Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Final date to receive applications: 18 August 2026

Department: Policy & Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: £50,000 - £70,000 / year

Location: Sheffield/London Hybrid Working

(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 Sheffield and up to £70,000 London

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

In this role, you will support the design and delivery of the Bank’s public affairs strategy, helping to build trusted relationships across Westminster, the Devolved Administrations, think tanks, business groups, financial sector stakeholders and internal teams. You will translate complex policy, strategic priorities and performance information into clear, timely communications for senior audiences, while providing thoughtful political insight and advice on issues that matter to the Bank.

Working closely with the Senior Director, Public Affairs and colleagues across Strategy and Engagement, and teams across Investment, Banking and Local Growth, you will lead and coordinate briefing materials, stakeholder events, ministerial meetings, parliamentary activity and responses to government and parliamentary enquiries. You will also horizon scan political developments, identify emerging opportunities and risks, and help colleagues respond in a timely and considered way.

You will have experience in public affairs, government relations, policy or a related field, alongside sound political awareness and a good understanding of UK political processes. You will be able to demonstrate how you have influenced policy or stakeholder outcomes, managed a varied workload to deadlines, and translated complex information into clear messages for different audiences.

You will also bring an inclusive and collaborative working style, good judgement, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to support and develop others within a team.

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more